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Is it just me or did this book remind you of the Uglies series? It was like...a reversed version with having a new body being considered as an outcast whereas in the Uglies series, it was considered as the best thing.

What I liked about this book was the Uglies-likeness. I really loved the Uglies series, in case you haven't realized yet. xD There was the sci-fi, the romance, and the ugly reality of human nature. Skinned demonstrated a lot of problems that we have today in society - racism and the fear of science.

However, what I didn't like about this book was the writing style. Personally, I found it kind of bland. I didn't get riveted easily and there were times when I really wanted to put the book down but because of my obligation to Simon Pulse, I kept going. There was no real action or anything in this book; it seemed like one long continuous road. Whatever romance Lia had with either her ex or that new skinner boy, it was very subtle and/or just not interesting enough.

Hopefully, the sequel of this book will demonstrate a little more romantic relationship between Lia and the skinner boy and a little more action [please].

The cover for this book was really intriguing. Especially with the lines and contours and stuff. I thought the cover was very original and, personally, it was what captured my attention.